What happened on Thursday April 12, 1928?

Here's what happened on April 12, 1928:

• First East-to-West Transatlantic Flight by Bremen Aircraft On April 12, 1928, the German Junkers W 33 aircraft, Bremen, piloted by Hermann Köhl, Ehrenfried Günther Freiherr von Hünefeld, and James Fitzmaurice, departed Baldonnel Aerodrome in Ireland for a transatlantic flight. They intended to land in New York but faced navigational challenges and an oil leak, leading them to land on Greenly Island, Canada, on April 13. source: si.edu
• Bomb Attack in Milan On April 12, 1928, a bomb concealed in a lamppost exploded in Milan, Italy, just before 10 a.m., killing fifteen people. It was probably an attempt on the life of King Victor Emmanuel III as it went off ten minutes ahead of a royal procession to open the city's fair. source: en.wikipedia.org
• McNary–Haugen Farm Relief Bill passed by Congress On April 12, 1928, the McNary–Haugen Farm Relief Bill was passed by both houses of Congress. The bill aimed to subsidize American agriculture by raising domestic prices of five major crops through government purchases and storage or export at a loss. source: u-s-history.com
• Hardy Krüger Birth Birth of Hardy Krüger, a notable German actor who would later become prominent in international cinema.
• Jean-François Paillard Birth Birth of Jean-François Paillard, a distinguished French conductor who would contribute significantly to classical music.
• Record for Heaviest Horse The stallion Brooklyn Supreme, located in Belgium, was recorded as the heaviest known horse at 1,450 kg, setting a remarkable animal weight record.
• Uwe Kitzinger Academic Appointment Uwe Kitzinger becomes president of Templeton College at Oxford University, marking a significant academic leadership role.

Events in 1928

April 12, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 12, 1928 was a Thursday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1928 can also be written as 4/12/1928 in the US and as 12/4/1928 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1928 in April 1928 calendar

Famous people born on April 12, 1928:

• Hardy Krüger

  Hardy Krüger was a renowned German actor and author, internationally recognized for his extensive film career spanning from the 1940s through the early 21st century. He featured in both German and international films and became one of the first German actors to achieve widespread success in Hollywood after World War II. [bio]

• Jean-François Paillard

  Prominent French conductor and musical director who significantly contributed to classical music interpretation and performance during the...

• Yun Hyong-keun

Famous people born in 1928

Famous people born on April 12th

Famous people died on April 12, 1928:

• Adolfo Hohenstein

Famous people who died in 1928

Famous people who died on April 12th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

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April 12, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 12, 1928 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 1928 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 12, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 12:55 am and setting at 10:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1928 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1928.

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Someone born on April 12, 1928 is:

98 years 1 month old,

or 1177 months and 13 days old,

or 5119 weeks and 4 days old,

or 35837 days old,

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You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 12, 1928.

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